North Macedonia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about North Macedonia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
How North Macedonia is governed under its 1991 Constitution, including the Assembly.
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What is the capital of North Macedonia?
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of North Macedonia.
What is the parliament of North Macedonia called?
The Assembly (Sobranie)
The Assembly, or Sobranie, is North Macedonia's single-chamber parliament.
In which year was the Constitution of North Macedonia adopted?
1991
The Constitution was adopted on 17 November 1991.
Which language, written in Cyrillic, is official throughout North Macedonia?
Macedonian
The Constitution sets Macedonian, written in Cyrillic, as the official language throughout the country.
How is the President of North Macedonia chosen?
By direct vote of the citizens
The President is elected directly by the people for a five-year term.
History 5 questions
Key figures and dates from the Ohrid Literary School to independence in 1991.
On which date is North Macedonia’s Independence Day celebrated?
8 September
Independence Day marks the referendum on independence held on 8 September 1991.
In which year did the Ilinden Uprising take place?
1903
The Ilinden Uprising against Ottoman rule began on 2 August 1903.
Which medieval scholar founded a literary school at Ohrid in the 9th century?
Saint Clement of Ohrid
Saint Clement, a disciple of Cyril and Methodius, founded the Ohrid Literary School in 886.
Which Nobel Peace Prize winner was born in Skopje in 1910?
Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa was born in Skopje in 1910 and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
In which year did North Macedonia become a member of NATO?
2020
North Macedonia joined NATO as its 30th member on 27 March 2020.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
North Macedonia's flag, currency, lakes, rivers and mountains.
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What does the flag of North Macedonia show?
A yellow sun with eight rays on red
The flag shows a yellow sun with eight broadening rays on a red field.
What is the currency of North Macedonia?
The denar
The Macedonian denar is the national currency.
Which lake, shared with Albania, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Lake Ohrid
The Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region, including Lake Ohrid, is on the UNESCO list.
Which is the longest river in North Macedonia, flowing through Skopje?
The Vardar
The Vardar is the country's longest river and flows through Skopje before entering Greece.
What is the highest mountain in North Macedonia?
Mount Korab
Mount Korab, on the border with Albania, is the highest peak in North Macedonia at about 2,764 metres.
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